On September 17, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has started series production of the all-new GLA C segment SUV at its Rastatt plant, Germany. The fully electric versions are already in production, while 48V hybrid models with a new combustion engine will follow later in 2026.
The plant can build electric, hybrid and
On September 16, Stellantis presented the new Lancia Gamma at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Rome. The event highlighted the model’s Italian design, engineering, and manufacturing roots.
The 4.67-metre fastback crossover was designed at Lancia’s Turin Design Center, developed and engineered in Italy,
On September 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Mexico will rehire approximately 600 workers previously laid off at its Puebla plant.
Volkswagen recently laid off 611 workers as part of production and workforce adjustments, while another 175 workers voluntarily left the company. The layoffs followed the elimination o
On September 16, Stellantis announced that it will showcase 9 concept cars and more than 60 vehicles at the Paris Motor Show, which will take place on October 12–18, 2026.
The display will highlight the company’s growth plans under its FaSTLane 2030 strategy and its wide range of powertrain technologies and vehicles
On September 13, 2026, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported Hyundai sales of 2,928 vehicles in August 2026, down 20.9% YoY. Total Hyundai sales for the first eight months of 2026 were reported at 31,540 units, up 0.1%.
In August 2026, the Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model with 609 units, followed by the Tucson
Reported on September 16, 2026, AAS Group has secured the rights to import and distribute Dongfeng Motor Corporation’s premium EV brand VOYAH in Thailand, with AAS Group expected to officially launch the brand in Thailand in the fourth quarter under newly established AI Mobility Co., Ltd. (AIM).
Based on Thailand’s D
Reported on September 17, 2026, Thailand is set to see further entry by Chinese automakers in Q4 2026, with Chery Group’s LUXEED and Dongfeng Motor’s VOYAH among the brands preparing to enter the market.
LUXEED Thailand said the brand is scheduled to make its official Thai-market debut in the fourth quarter and has i
On September 15, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd (Changan Auto) announced that it had signed an agreement with the Traffic Management Bureau of the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau and China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd (CAERI) to jointly establish the Joint Laboratory for Intell
On September 16, Hello Robotaxi announced that Shanghai Zaofu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd (Zaofu Intelligent), which operates Hello’s Robotaxi business, recently completed a new funding round of approximately USD 100 million. The round was led by Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Leading Private Equity Fund
On September 15, AITO and the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) issued statements in succession regarding their cooperation model.
Effective immediately, the two parties have shifted from their previous Smart Selection cooperation model to a new asset-light cooperation model. Under the HIMA cooperation fra
On September 15, Xiamen King Long Motor Group Co., Ltd (King Long Motor Group) announced that it recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen State-owned Capital Operation Co., Ltd (Xiamen State-owned Capital). The two sides will focus their cooperation on new energy commercial vehicles and promote e
Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng Motor) announced on September 15 that its subsidiary Voyah Automotive Technology Co., Ltd (Voyah) has officially unveiled the Huju P (Premium) flagship intelligent chassis solution under its Huju Intelligent Chassis lineup. The solution, independently developed from the ground up
On September 15, Soueast announced the launch of the S06 DM and S08 DM plug-in hybrid SUVs, marking the brand’s first hybrid models in Peru and expanding its local portfolio beyond internal combustion vehicles.
The S06 DM offers up to 114 km of NEDC electric range and more than 850 km of combined range, with fuel con
On September 16, Renault Geely do Brasil announced the start of production of the Geely EX5 EM-i plug-in hybrid at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in Brazil, marking the first locally manufactured product resulting from the Renault Group-Geely partnership.
The locally produced EX5 EM-i is scheduled for commercial
On September 17, General Motors announced that the new L76 5.7L and L78 6.6L V8 engines will make their debut in the next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickups.
The 5.7L V8 produces 402 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.6L V8 with 481 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque becomes t
Acura will pause production of its high-performance MDX Type S crossover after the 2026 model year. Powered by a 355-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine, the MDX Type S is positioned at the top of Acura’s crossover lineup.
Acura spokesperson Andrew Quillin confirmed the plan to halt MDX Type S production without sayi
On September 17, Lucid Group and Bolt, the Estonia-based shared mobility platform, announced a strategic partnership to develop and deploy autonomous vehicle services across Europe by combining Lucid's software-defined vehicle platform with Bolt's European data, operating infrastructure, and mobility expertise.
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On September 16, multiple sources reported that at Stellantis’ Cassino plant, production has been suspended until September 18, 2026, after a technical failure stopped assembly operations on September 14, 2026. The shutdown affects the body shop, painting, assembly, and related departments.
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